Supporting Artists
NURTURING TOMORROW’S UPCOMING ARTISTS
At Canyon Entertainment, we are passionately dedicated to nurturing the talents of upcoming artists and propelling their careers to new heights. Our unwavering commitment to artistic growth and innovation sets us apart in the industry. Through personalized mentorship, cutting-edge production facilities, and strategic guidance, we empower emerging musicians to transform their dreams into reality. We provide a platform where creativity flourishes, where unique voices find their audience, and where music takes center stage.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we pave the way for the future stars of the music world. Your dream, our mission – together, we make magic happen.
AKINA (BRIANNA ALLICOCK)
My name is Akina (Brianna Allicock), I’m 20 years old and I was born and raised in Canada, but my ethnicity is Guyanese. For me, music has always been in every aspect of my life. From the moment I could speak I would sing all the time; I’d put on little shows for my family with my little sing-along cassette player. Since then, I’ve always dreamt about being a singer and I’ve been working to make that dream of mine come true over the years.
My style of music is more on the R&B side with hints of Pop. Depending on the mood and depending on the style of lyrics are what will determine what the song or my music will sound like. Though my main focus is on R&B.
My music is deeply connected to the specific feelings I experience at given times that range from happy to negative feelings and I explore them on a deeper level and relate them to the small things that happen in my daily life like taking a walk and sitting on a bench, it gives me a specific emotion and I write about it. As a whole, my music encompasses universal feelings like love, insecurity, and jealousy and I talk about what it means to me.
My Inspiration
My music is deeply inspired by my emotions and experiences that shape my life and those around me. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the complexities of human relationships, and the exploration of self-sabotage, depression, and anxiety as well as personal growth and self-discovery.
These themes are central to my artistic expression, and I strive to create music that resonates with listeners profoundly. I have been fortunate to be influenced by a diverse range of artists who have left a lasting impression on my musical journey. The soulful melodies of Tori Kelly, Khalid, SZA, and Jazmine Sullivan have inspired me to infuse emotion into my compositions, while the innovative soundscapes of Ariana Grande, Giveon, and Daniel Caesar have pushed me to experiment with new sonic possibilities.
I also draw inspiration from the poetic lyricism of Kehlani, Alina Baraz, H.E.R., Lucky Daye, and Khalid, which has influenced my approach to storytelling within my music.
Crafting My Sound
While I draw inspiration from a wide range of genres and artists, my goal is to create a unique fusion that reflects my artistic voice. By combining elements of R&B with Pop, I aim to craft a sound that is both familiar and fresh, paying homage to my influences while carving my path. My music is a reflection of my journey, intertwining introspection and vulnerability with vibrant melodies and rhythmic exploration.
The story behind my latest project “Jealous” originated from a poem that I wrote because I felt lonely and well of course jealous. I was home alone one evening with nothing to do, no one to talk to or even go out with while my friend had gone out and was barely giving me attention throughout the week. He claimed at that time that he was giving me the most attention and was seeing me the most and I felt that what he said was a lie. So my loneliness, jealousy, and anger came into play and I felt the need to write a poem about it to release those feelings before I busted.
Creating Together
I want to involve fans in my creative process. Collaborating with my fans is really important to me, like the music video for the song “Stuck with You” by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande
I would love to incorporate my fans in such a way that would make them feel seen or have them send voice messages that could be put into the beginning of the song like the song “So My Darling” by Rachel Chinouriri. Connecting with fans through lives on social media just to hang out and get to know me or help with song inspiration when I have writer’s block are also ways I’d like to connect. There they would tell me a specific mood they’re feeling then I can write a song based on that. There are other ways that I wish to connect with my fans but that will come with time.
MATANGI PRIYA
My name is Matangi Priya. I’m 19 years old and I study music and computer science at the University of Victoria. I live in Calgary, but I was born in Jamshedpur, India.
My style of music is Alternative R&B with a mix of a couple of other genres like pop, classical music, and soul.
I want to make others feel the same way I do about music. Music saved my life and motivated me to want to change my life for the better. Every time I listen to my favorite artists and songs; all I can think about is wanting to make others feel the same way they make me feel. Besides this, I want to be a complex artist. I want my music to be vulnerable, to be reflective of the world we live in and to be critical of it. I want to make music that directly connects to people’s life experiences. However, sometimes I want the music I make to not have any deeper meaning, the kind of music that people can dance and sing along to. Music is just about having fun loving yourself and being the best version of yourself.
Finding My Voice
The first time I auditioned for a musical in grade 9. I had never really sang out loud in front of people, and if I did, I would purposely butcher it in an attempt to make it sound like a joke so that no one would take me seriously. I was so afraid of being criticized that I kept my mouth shut for 14 years of my life. When I first heard of the musical, I knew I wanted to be a part of the cast because my love for singing and performance had grown so much. I wanted to use this as an opportunity to get over my fear of singing. The first time I really sang in front of my friends was during the audition, and I still remember their shocked faces because they didn’t know I could actually sing. Seeing that was a huge confidence booster and it made me want to continue singing.
Identity Unbound
I have a mini album in the works, with the story about self-discovery and the assertion of identity. It starts with Rag Doll, which is about gaining sentience after being trapped in a toxic relationship that stripped the person in it of their identity. Then it turns into something darker, with the next song’s themes being of obsession. How obsession drives you to try and fix yourself so quickly that you end up breaking down even more. The next song, Death of a Flower, is based on a fictional disease called Hanahaki and is about the unrequited love we feel, as well as mourning what could’ve been. Hope’s Lullaby, the next song, is about the death of hope. It asks the question; how will we be able to move on from this situation now that we have to come to terms with the fact that it truly is gone? The last song is called Green Ribbons and is based on the story of Jenny and the Green Ribbon. This song is meant to represent vulnerability, being able to be vulnerable with yourself and with others. It also represents what it feels like to take the first step towards healing.
